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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 472.97 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 472.97 and 95.94 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 472.97 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/472.97 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 472.97 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 45,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.50/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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